Syracuse man charged with arson following Willow Street fire

Brian McMullenSyracuse, NY -- A Syracuse man is facing a felony arson charge following a fire Saturday morning in his apartment.

Brian McMullen, 19, of 600 E. Willow St., was also charged with obstructing a firefighter, a misdemeanor.

Firefighters were called about 6:50 a.m. to the Mid-Town Manor Apartments. A pile of clothes had been set on fire in McMullen’s apartment, police said. McMullen was removed from the apartment by firefighters and escorted to a third-floor balcony, police said.

McMullen attempted to jump from the balcony and had to be restrained by firefighters until police took him into custody.

McMullen was treated for fire-related injuries at St. Joseph’s Health Center before being lodged in the county Justice Center.